Fly to Bermuda from East Coast in single engine prop plane?

[Zen Dean]

Just curious if anyone here has done this. Also, could a Jabiru J170 with its 1000 mile range do this?

 

[Zen Dean]

There are no links in my post so I don't know why I'm being warned about it.

 

[Zen Dean]

Ok. I understand.

 

[Sinistar]

I think it better be a turbine because from another thread a while back about a similar flight in a piston twin someone indicated they don't have 100LL there .

Could be wrong. Unless its a TBM or PC12 with that range it sounds like a trip ending in the water unless you have some excellent extra fuel/ferry tank system.

 

[PaulS]

That's a long way over the water for SE piston, but I'm sure it's been done, maybe someone will pipe up.

 

[kyleb]

Of course you can. It is about 600 miles. Get a splash of auto fuel and you can return.

Probably not within my risk tolerance, though.

 

[Zen Dean]

Thanks for those comments!

 

[YKA]

As long as the weather is decent, and you don't pick a day with an insane head wind, should be a piece of cake.

 

[Sac Arrow]

Here is their GA information:

https://bermudaairport.com/flights/private-aviation/

They suggest they have a full service FBO. You could email one of the contacts and ask them if they stock 100LL.

 

[German guy]

Sounds like a cool adventure! I believe the Jabiru can also use automotive fuel, there might however be some limitations regarding the ethanol content. In case they don't have 100LL, this might be an option to look into.

My I ask why you want to go there? 'Just because' or is there a specific reason?

 

[Katamarino]

I checked recently, no 100LL.

 

[Fearless Tower]

Here is their GA information:

https://bermudaairport.com/flights/private-aviation/

They suggest they have a full service FBO. You could email one of the contacts and ask them if they stock 100LL.

Only way to get AVGAS in Bermuda is to have it shipped ahead of you. It has been done, but you have to make the arrangements well in advance.